How to call Benin: country code +229
The country code for Benin is +229. From a mobile phone, press +, then 229 and the number. From a landline, start with your own country's exit code.
Local time in Benin: --:--
Dial Benin from
From the United States, dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 229 (the country code for Benin), then the full number: numbers in Benin have no trunk prefix to drop.
Calling Benin from common countries
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| From United States | Dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 229 (the country code for Benin), then the full number: numbers in Benin have no trunk prefix to drop. |
| From United Kingdom | Dial 00 (the exit code from the United Kingdom), then 229 (the country code for Benin), then the full number: numbers in Benin have no trunk prefix to drop. |
| From Canada | Dial 011 (the exit code from Canada), then 229 (the country code for Benin), then the full number: numbers in Benin have no trunk prefix to drop. |
| From Australia | Dial 0011 (the exit code from Australia), then 229 (the country code for Benin), then the full number: numbers in Benin have no trunk prefix to drop. |
| From India | Dial 00 (the exit code from India), then 229 (the country code for Benin), then the full number: numbers in Benin have no trunk prefix to drop. |
| From any mobile | Press +, then 229, then the number. |
Codes for Benin
| Country code | +229 |
|---|---|
| Exit code (to call abroad from Benin) | 00 |
| Trunk prefix | none |
| Time zone | Africa/Porto-Novo |
Numbers in Benin have no trunk prefix: you dial every digit, from home or abroad.
Example number
| Type | Dialed inside Benin | Written for the world |
|---|---|---|
| Landline | 01 20 21 12 34 | +229 01 20 21 12 34 |
| Mobile | 01 95 12 34 56 | +229 01 95 12 34 56 |
Example formats from the official numbering plans, not real numbers.
Questions people ask
What is the country code for Benin?
The country code for Benin is +229.
How do I call Benin from the United States?
From the US, dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 229 (the country code for Benin), then the full number: numbers in Benin have no trunk prefix to drop.
What is the exit code for calling abroad from Benin?
To call another country from Benin, dial 00 first. From a mobile you can press + instead.
What time is it in Benin now?
The clock on this page shows the current local time in Benin and whether it is a good time to call.
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Last updated October 21, 2026. Numbering data: ITU-T E.164 country codes via Google's libphonenumber; local time from the IANA time zone database.